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4 reasons the Oakland Raiders will beat the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4

By Nick Ellis

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter on December 24, 2016 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders won 33-25. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 24: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders throws the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter on December 24, 2016 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Raiders won 33-25. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 22: Darren Waller #83 of the Oakland Raiders runs the ball against Eric Wilson #50 of the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Raiders 34-14. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 22: Darren Waller #83 of the Oakland Raiders runs the ball against Eric Wilson #50 of the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Raiders 34-14. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Darren Waller will continue to dominate

Darren Waller has proved to be the best-kept secret in the NFL, as he has dominated defenses every week. Austin Hooper had a big game against the Colts in Week 3, and I would expect Darren Waller to continue that trend heading into Week 4.

Darren Waller has recorded 26 receptions for 267 yards in just three games this season, leading the Raiders in both receptions and receiving yards. Derek Carr looks for his tight ends often, and the Colts showed weakness in covering tight ends against the Falcons.

Waller may not have the game he had in Week 3, but he will continue to play like one of the best tight ends in the NFL, and the Colts will not have an answer for him from start to finish. If the Raiders do not get Waller going this game, they will struggle to win. The battle between Waller and the Colts defense may be the most important battle of this game.

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